Consumer product recalls
12723 federal recalls on file. Federal recalls for everyday household products — appliances, electronics, furniture, tools, sporting goods. Sourced from the CPSC and translated into plain English.
- 2011-05-27CPSCHewlett-Packard Company, of Palo Alto, Calif.HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat and rupture, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- 2011-05-27CPSCLan Enterprises, LLC, of Hillsboro, Ore.Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
The opening between the armrest bar/snack tray and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness, and never leave the child unattended.
- 2011-05-26CPSCLawson Aquatics, of Naples, Fla.Lawson Aquatics Recalls Certain Pool Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
- 2011-05-26CPSCParamount Pool & Spa Systems, of Chandler, Ariz.Paramount Pool & Spa System Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
- 2011-05-26CPSCWaterway Plastics, of Oxnard, Calif.Waterway Plastics Recalls Certain Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
- 2011-05-26CPSCA&A Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz.Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
- 2011-05-25CPSCWalmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard
The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
- 2011-05-25CPSCSTIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.STIHL Recalls Yard Power Products Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
The level of ethanol and other fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, allowing fuel to spill, posing a fire and burn hazard.
- 2011-05-24CPSCDream on Me, Inc. of Piscataway, N.J.Dream on Me Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation, Laceration, and Fall Hazards
Full-Size Cribs: The drop-side rail hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Portable Cribs: The drop-side rail hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib or fall unexpectedly. In addition, the portable crib mattress support hardware and the drop-side release latch can break easily, and the slats can loosen or break and detach from the crib. Children can also cut themselves on exposed hardware inside the cribs.
- 2011-05-18CPSCMeijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.Katie Brown Tea Light Candle Sets recalled by Meijer Inc. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Meijer Stores
The clear plastic candle holder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
- 2011-05-17NHTSA-EquipmentPorsche Cars North America, Inc.Porsche Cars North America, Inc. — AFTERMARKET CENTER WHEEL MOUNTING KITS
IF THE WHEEL RETENTION FAILS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- 2011-05-12CPSCMaclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.Additional Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations Prompt Reannouncement of November 2009 Recall of Strollers by Maclaren USA
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
- 2011-05-11CPSCUJ Trading, of Houston, TexasUJ Trading Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
- 2011-05-11CPSCMeijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.Meijer Recalls Infant Slipper Socks Due to Choking Hazard
The balls at the end of the bug's antennae can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-05-10NHTSA-EquipmentACCURIDE CORPORATIONACCURIDE CORPORATION — MISSING WHEEL WELD
A WHEEL WITHOUT AN ATTACHMENT WELD WILL NOT HAVE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY TO SUPPORT THE LOAD OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TIRE. ANY SIGNIFICANT SIDE FORCE ON THE WHEEL DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS AND LOADS COULD CAUSE THE DISC TO DISENGAGE FROM THE RIM. IF THE RIM AND DISC SEPARATE, THE RIM COULD COME OFF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
- 2011-05-10CPSCTelstar Products d/b/a Sprint International Inc.Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard
The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- 2011-05-05CPSCG.A. Gertmenian and Sons, LLC, of Los AngelesG.A. Gertmenian and Sons Recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
- 2011-05-05CPSCOne World Technologies, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2011-05-05CPSCKohler Co., of Kohler, Wis.Kohler Recalls Engines Sold with Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, and Troy-Bilt Riding Lawn Tractors; Laceration Hazard Posed
A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- 2011-05-05CPSCDorel Asia SRL, of BarbadosDorel Asia Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
The wooden side rails that run from the headboard to the footboard and hold the bunk bed's mattress in place can split and cause the bunk bed to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- 2011-05-03CPSCSandbox Medical, LLC of Pembroke, Mass.Sandbox Medical, LLC Recalls Pacifier Clip Due to Choking Hazard
The clip can break apart, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- 2011-05-03CPSCWRK Enterprises dba Edge Dive Gear of Macon, Ga.WRK Enterprises Recalls Edge and HOG Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard
The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
- 2011-05-03CPSCGMA Accessories Inc., of New York, N.Y.Tween Brands Recalls Beaded Curtains Due to Risk of Entrapment and Strangulation; Sold Exclusively at Justice Stores
The beaded curtains are prone to entanglement. When an adult or child plays with or runs through the beaded curtains, the risks of entanglement and strangulation are posed.
- 2011-05-03CPSCEl Gringo Imports of SeattleGirl's Hooded Sweater Recalled by El Gringo Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard
The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
- 2011-05-03CPSCWRK Enterprises dba Edge Dive Gear of Macon, Ga.Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard
The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard to consumers.
- 2011-04-26CPSCducduc llc, of New York, N.Y.Cribs Recalled by ducduc Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
The bottom rails on the crib sides can separate from the sides when the mattress is in the lowest position, causing the spindles to separate and the mattress to drop. This poses fall and entrapment hazards for young children.
- 2011-04-26CPSCHeartland America, of Chaska, Minn.Heartland America Recalls Wooden Stools Due to Fall Hazard
The legs and seat of the stool can crack and break, causing the consumer to fall.
- 2011-04-26CPSCThe Toro Company, of Bloomington, Minn.Toro Recalls Power Clear Snowblowers and Recycler Mowers Due to Fire or Burn Hazard
The carburetors on both products develop fuel leaks and can ignite when exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire or burn hazard.
- 2011-04-25NHTSA-EquipmentYakima Products, Inc.Yakima Products, Inc. — FRONT LOADER ROOF TOP BIKE RACK
IF THE BIKE IS NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED, THE BIKE COULD BE EJECTED ON TO THE ROAD, POSSIBLY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 2011-04-22NHTSA-EquipmentMeritor, Inc.Meritor, Inc. — WHEEL SEPARATION
SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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